The Australasian Quilt Convention in Melbourneis one of my favorite quilt shows and is highly anticipated. It has again proven to be a wonderful day. Spent with my mum and sister, chatting with friends, like minded quilters and bloggers, it doesn't get any better than that.

There were many beautiful and inspiring quilts, however these snippets in particular caught my eye because of their bold color or striking design.

Textile Tantrums

I Know it's There - Somewhere! by Lyn Brown (WA)

Textile Tantrums was a special mini quilt challenge exhibition and Lyn's entry was my favorite. This is Lyn's interpretation of when you need that something special and you know it is in your stash but you just can't find it. I've been there often.

Of course there were also many Exhibitors with booths overflowing with patterns, notions, and fabric bundles. Today was my lucky day:

My heart skipped a beat, and then they were mine! Bundles of 34 different Flea Market Fancy prints.

The Australasian Quilt Convention is on in Melbourne until May 2, 2010.

You are kidding. Did you have to pay a fortune? I have to say if someone was going to find it, I'm glad you did-you treat fabric with respect! Are they fat quarters? I'm still crossing my fingers in hopes there is a reprint...one day. I missed out the first go round.

OMGoodness, how lucky were you to find a bundle of FMF!!! Who one Earth was selling it? Can't wait to see what you do with it. I'm sure I'm not the only one collecting and hoarding FMF waiting for inspiration to strike, so as to make it into the perfect quilt! It is such a beautiful range, I love it more and more every time I see it. Nothing else compares. ENJOY! Kelly :-)

Wow, love the Olive Tree one with all the Kaffe Fassett. And would definately have fabric envy if it wasn't for the lovely package I received through the mail this morning - my prize from the Freah Modern Quilts giveaway! Thanks Rita, they are gorgeous fabrics, even better in the flesh than in the photo!